Is Avalon Beach or Newport more expensive?

Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.60M in Newport.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Newport?

Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $878/wk in Newport, making Newport the more affordable rental market.

Is Avalon Beach or Newport at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Newport?

Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Newport has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Newport: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Avalon Beach commands a $275K premium on median property price over Newport; Newport is $322/wk cheaper per week to rent; Avalon Beach has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Northern Beaches

Avalon Beach

2107

Northern Beaches

Newport

2106

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Newport (2106) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Newport
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%	13.4%▲
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	1
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.88M	$2.60M
Median unit price	$1.15M	$1.33M
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$878/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%▲	-6.1%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	58▲	54

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Avalon Beach if...

Avalon Beach leads on Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Newport if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Newport more expensive?: Avalon Beach has the higher median house price ($2.88M) compared with $2.60M in Newport.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Newport?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $878/wk in Newport, making Newport the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Newport at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Newport?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Newport has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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